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Was it worth it? Hunting trolls

Award winning journalist and author Ginger Gorman was the victim of horrendous online trolling.

Duration: 18 minutes 49 seconds

Published: 7h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 11:07amSource: ListenTopic: Human Interestwith Mark Humphries

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Ryan Papenhuyzen kicks the match-winning field goal in golden point to sink the Rabbitohs, despite four tries from Alex Johnston.

Ryan Papenhuyzen of the Storm celebrates after kicking a field goal

Published: 4h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 2:23pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Nick Campton and Michael Doyle

Melbourne man dies after alleged assault by released immigration detainee

A man dies in hospital days after he was allegedly attacked by a former immigration detainee freed under a landmark High Court ruling.

Published: 14h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 4:19amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crime

Magpies extend lead on AFL ladder, Carlton coach 'disappointed in the whole team'

Collingwood has won coming off the bye, overcoming a willing challenge from St Kilda at Docklands to extend their lead at the top to a game and a half.

Three Collingwood players come together to celebrate a goal.

Published: 5h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 1:34pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Kyle Pollard and Andrew McGarry

Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem share why they love the piano

As Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem get ready to host a concert on ABC TV dedicated to the instrument, they share their connection to the piano.

Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem smile and sit back to back on a piano stool in front of a grand piano on a concert stage.

Published: 21h agoFri 20 Jun 2025 at 10:00pmSource: ABC ClassicTopic: Music

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Even visitors from snowy countries realise Australian winters feel too cold

Tourists are stunned to discover they were warmer back in a country that's blanketed by snow for months of the year.

A heater on the floor with two feet warming up next to it. The feet have socks on

Published: YesterdayFri 20 Jun 2025 at 7:00pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Virginia Trioli

TGIF with Dave Thornton, Nikki Britton and Alex Ward

Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. This show features special guests including TGIF with Dave Thornton, Nikki Britton and Alex Ward. Plus live music by the Hedwig & the Angry Inch.

Charlie Pickering in a suit with hands raised in front of a calender with Friday circled and the letters T G I F

Duration: 52 minutes 4 seconds

Published: YesterdayFri 20 Jun 2025 at 9:32amSource: ListenTopic: Comedy

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Was it worth it? Hunting trolls

Award winning journalist and author Ginger Gorman was the victim of horrendous online trolling.

Duration: 18 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Human Interestwith Mark Humphries

TGIF with Dave Thornton, Nikki Britton and Alex Ward

Duration: 52 minutes 4 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Comedy

How insurance costs are impacting the live music scene

A music venue in Belgrave will be the first venue to put a Public Liability Levi of a $1 on every ticket to absorb insurance costs.

Duration: 49 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Music Industrywith Richelle Hunt

Changing Tracks 2025: Susie

Send your changing track to raf@abc.net.au.

Duration: 3 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Human Interestwith Raf Epstein

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Competition watchdog ACCC probes real estate giant REA Group amid price gouging allegations, while real estate agents fear they could be wiped out

It now costs more to advertise a home for sale in Australia than almost anywhere else in the world and REA group reaps most of the online advertising fees.

Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC News

Jazzy Friday

Ahead of Friday Revue's live show at Monash Performing Arts Centre, classical pianist Paul Grabowsky who will be joining Jacinta and Brian on stage made a visit to the 774 studio to chat all things jazz.

from left to right: Jacinta Parsons, Brian Nankervis, Paul Grabowsky

Source: ABC Radio Melbourne

Investigation continues into fatal police shooting in South Melbourne

A police officer has been released from hospital as authorities investigate a fatal police shooting in South Melbourne.

Police Shooting: Six police cars with lights flashing down a small street in South Melbourne

Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds

Source: ABC News

Police arrest two men over 'gang fight' at Melbourne shopping centre

Victoria Police arrest two men after a fight between rival gangs led to a stabbing incident. One man in his 20s has been taken to hospital.

Northland Machete Attack: CCTV frame, two men are approached by a third man wielding a large machete in a courtyard

Duration: 3 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Melbourne council to fine business over controversial mural

The Fitzroy mural, which depicts a bound and gagged woman, has attracted a flurry of complaints to council.

A mural depecting a bound woman wearing a ball gag

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Art

'I'm not rich': Break-in victim calls out senate candidate's squatting campaign

Victorian senate candidate Jordan van den Lamb says he will consider an apology to a Victorian woman whose vacant property was occupied by squatters after he published the address online.

The back of a woman's head looking out a window into a garden

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimeby Rosa Ritchie

Distracted drivers delaying paramedics from reaching emergencies

Ambulance Victoria is urging motorists to be more vigilant on the roads when emergency vehicles turn on their sirens and flashing lights.

Paramedic Alan Eade talks on the radio in a emergency vehicle.

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Ambulance Service

Owner estimates $1 million worth of Pokemon cards stolen in Melbourne

Card game store owners say there has been a spike in break-ins at shops across Melbourne where people are stealing piles of Pokemon cards in wheelie bins.

A smashed up shop counter and cards on the floor of a shop

Duration: 55 seconds

Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimeby Andi Yu Andi Yu

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The Care Squeeze

Mornings presenter Raf Epstein is hosting The Care Squeeze forum from 10-11am on Mon 30 June at ABC's Southbank studio.

Published: 12 Jun 2025Thu 12 Jun 2025 at 1:17amSource: ABC MELBOURNE

Win a trip to Canberra

Sharnelle and Bob are sending one lucky listener to see the Cézanne to Giacometti exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

Pablo Picasso, Woman in a multicoloured hat. Abstract and colourful artwork of a woman with a multicoloured hat.

Published: 5 Jun 2025Thu 5 Jun 2025 at 7:38amSource: ABC MELBOURNE

The Friday Revue live from Clayton on June 20

Book your tickets to join 774 ABC Radio Melbourne's Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis for a live broadcast from Monash University Performing Arts Centres.

a woman with blonde hair on the left and a man with blue blazer on the right

Published: 10 Jun 2025Tue 10 Jun 2025 at 6:29amSource: ABC MELBOURNE

Get free tickets to TGIF!

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering is a weekly comedy radio show airing every Friday, live from the ABC studios. Secure your spot to join the live crowd at the Southbank studio here.

Published: 7 Apr 2025Mon 7 Apr 2025 at 12:18amSource: ABC MELBOURNE

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Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Ryan Papenhuyzen kicks the match-winning field goal in golden point to sink the Rabbitohs, despite four tries from Alex Johnston.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Magpies extend lead on AFL ladder, Carlton coach 'disappointed in the whole team'

Collingwood has won coming off the bye, overcoming a willing challenge from St Kilda at Docklands to extend their lead at the top to a game and a half.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Lions spoil Danger's party at Kardinia Park, leapfrogging Geelong on ladder

The celebration for Patrick Dangerfield's 350th AFL game fall flat, as Brisbane downs Geelong at Kardinia Park to take back second spot on the ladder.

Brisbane AFL player Cam Rayner holds Dayne Zorko in the air as they celebrate a goal at Kardinia Park.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Fri Fix: the AFL’s NRL problem, Marnus dropped, NBA goes the distance

We investigate why the AFL might have an NRL problem before forecasting the weekend for both codes. In cricket, Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped for the Windies, who will replace him?

Duration: 14 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Victoria News

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Ryan Papenhuyzen kicks the match-winning field goal in golden point to sink the Rabbitohs, despite four tries from Alex Johnston.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Nick Campton and Michael Doyle

Melbourne man dies after alleged assault by released immigration detainee

A man dies in hospital days after he was allegedly attacked by a former immigration detainee freed under a landmark High Court ruling.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime

Magpies extend lead on AFL ladder, Carlton coach 'disappointed in the whole team'

Collingwood has won coming off the bye, overcoming a willing challenge from St Kilda at Docklands to extend their lead at the top to a game and a half.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Kyle Pollard and Andrew McGarry

Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids

The extraordinary failure of Spain's entire electricity system in April sparked furious debate over the energy transition. But what caused the blackout?

Power lines connecting pylons of high-tension electricity and a billboard-sized figure of a bull at sunset

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electricity Production and Distributionby Daniel Mercer

National News

Israel launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran, as conflict enters second week

At least 430 people have died in Iran, according to state media, and at least 24 people have died in Israel as a result of the conflict between the two countries.

An Israeli fighter jet on the runway about to take off.

Published: 5h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 1:48pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

GPs will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD, pledge Tasmanian Liberals

Tasmanian Liberals have pledged to make it easier for Tasmanians and their children to access attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and treatment.

Steph Cameron pushing her son Bruce on a swing.

Published: 13h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 5:29amSource: ABC NewsTopic: ADHDby Sandy Powell

Art reflects First Nations' worldview in hopes of shared understanding

Hundreds of traditional artworks, connecting generations of remote First Nations communities for almost a century, are now part of a public showcase in Sydney.

Wooden sculptures standing inside an art gallery.

Published: 13h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 5:13amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artby Gemma Ferguson and Ruby Ritchie

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Ryan Papenhuyzen kicks the match-winning field goal in golden point to sink the Rabbitohs, despite four tries from Alex Johnston.

Published: 4h agoSat 21 Jun 2025 at 2:23pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Nick Campton and Michael Doyle

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The Care Squeeze

Was it worth it? Hunting trolls

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Melbourne man dies after alleged assault by released immigration detainee

Magpies extend lead on AFL ladder, Carlton coach 'disappointed in the whole team'

Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem share why they love the piano

Even visitors from snowy countries realise Australian winters feel too cold

TGIF with Dave Thornton, Nikki Britton and Alex Ward

Was it worth it? Hunting trolls

TGIF with Dave Thornton, Nikki Britton and Alex Ward

How insurance costs are impacting the live music scene

Changing Tracks 2025: Susie

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Competition watchdog ACCC probes real estate giant REA Group amid price gouging allegations, while real estate agents fear they could be wiped out

Jazzy Friday

Investigation continues into fatal police shooting in South Melbourne

Police arrest two men over 'gang fight' at Melbourne shopping centre

Melbourne council to fine business over controversial mural

'I'm not rich': Break-in victim calls out senate candidate's squatting campaign

Distracted drivers delaying paramedics from reaching emergencies

Owner estimates $1 million worth of Pokemon cards stolen in Melbourne

The Care Squeeze

Win a trip to Canberra

The Friday Revue live from Clayton on June 20

Get free tickets to TGIF!

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Magpies extend lead on AFL ladder, Carlton coach 'disappointed in the whole team'

Lions spoil Danger's party at Kardinia Park, leapfrogging Geelong on ladder

Fri Fix: the AFL’s NRL problem, Marnus dropped, NBA goes the distance

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

Melbourne man dies after alleged assault by released immigration detainee

Magpies extend lead on AFL ladder, Carlton coach 'disappointed in the whole team'

Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids

Israel launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran, as conflict enters second week

GPs will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD, pledge Tasmanian Liberals

Art reflects First Nations' worldview in hopes of shared understanding

Storm survive in golden point on day of NRL upsets, as Johnston's four tries creates history

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